Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 April 2009
76 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon is being subjected to the public service pension levy despite the fact that they have no pension entitlement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14561/09]
Amharc ar fhreagraAll employees, including full time and part time employees on the payroll, who are, or are entitled to be members of a public service occupational pension scheme or pension arrangement are subject to the deduction provided for under the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Act, 2009.
I can confirm that the levy applies to all employees of Brothers of Charity as this employer is deemed to be a public sector employer for the purposes of the legislation (Sections 1(i), 2(1)(b)(i) and 2(1)(b)(iii) refer).
The individual referred to opted out of the occupational pension scheme and will be entitled to a non pensionable gratuity on reaching retirement age as provided for under the scheme rules.
